Where is Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 8 September 2026 How we check
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc is sold as a beer from France. It is brewed in Britain, at Northampton, Northamptonshire.
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In short
On the shelf, Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc presents as French: 1664 French branding, blue pack, French wheat beer positioning. The beer in UK shops is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire. It is the same strength here as at home: 5.0%. The brand belongs to Carlsberg Group (Brasseries Kronenbourg SAS). On the recipe: Citrus flavoured wheat beer. The label says: "Brewed and bottled in the U.K.; produced by Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd, Wolverhampton, WV1 4JT."
This page is about the packs sold in supermarkets. Draught in pubs can come from a different brewery, and this page does not cover it unless a format table says so.
What to buy instead of Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc is sold as French and brewed in Britain, at Northampton, Northamptonshire, at 5.0%.
| Beer | Why it is on the list | Strength here |
|---|---|---|
| Estrella Damm IneditThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Barcelona in Spain. 4.8% here, 0.2 percentage points weaker than Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. | 4.8% |
| Erdinger WeissbierThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Erding, Bavaria in Germany. 5.3% here, 0.3 percentage points stronger than Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. | 5.3% |
| Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier NaturtrubThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Munich in Germany. 5.5% here, 0.5 percentage points stronger than Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. | 5.5% |
| HoegaardenThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Hoegaarden in Belgium. 4.9% here, 0.1 percentage points weaker than Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. | 4.9% |
| Franziskaner Hefe-WeissbierThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Munich in Germany. 5.0% here, the same strength as Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. | 5.0% |
| Weihenstephaner Hefe WeissbierThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Freising, Bavaria in Germany. 5.4% here, 0.4 percentage points stronger than Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc. | 5.4% |
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Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 to 2023 | Heineken UK | UK | carlsbergbritvic.co.uk |
| 2023 to now | Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company / Carlsberg Britvic | Northampton | carlsbergmarstons.co.uk |
What changed
- 8 September 2026: UK brewing sites was "Wolverhampton, West Midlands (the registered address on the pack)", now "Northampton, Northamptonshire (Carlsberg Brewery)" (source)
- 6 September 2026: home-market strength was not established, now 5.0% (source)
- 5 September 2026: verification level was partly verified, now verified (source)
- 5 September 2026: home-market strength was 5.0%, now not established
Questions people ask
Where is Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire.
Is Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire.
Is Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc really French?
The branding is French, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK at Northampton, Northamptonshire.
Who owns Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc?
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc is owned by Carlsberg Group (Brasseries Kronenbourg SAS), headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the UK the brand is handled by Carlsberg Britvic under licence.
What strength is Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc in the UK?
Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc is 5.0% ABV in the UK. In France it is 5.0%. A UK pint is 2.8 units.
Is Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc weaker in the UK than in France?
No. It is 5.0% in both the UK and France.
See also
Every beer sold as France · What else is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire · Every brand owned by Carlsberg Group
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 5.0% vol; 'Brewed and bottled in the U.K.'; produced by Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd, Wolverhampton
- Carlsberg Britvic (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 12 April 2023: UK Kronenbourg 1664 rights moved from Heineken UK to CMBC from 1 June 2023
- Wikipedia (French) (fr.wikipedia.org), 5 September 2026: 1664 Blanc is 5% in France
- Auchan (French retailer) (auchan.fr), 6 September 2026: French grocery listing for 1664 Blanc 6 x 25cl: 'Degré alcool 5.0'; origin Obernai, France.
- Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (carlsbergmarstons.co.uk), February 2024: UK launch release for 1664 Blanc: 'Brewed for the UK market at Carlsberg Marston's Northampton brewery', in 330ml cobalt blue bottles, available from February and March 2024.
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